Restraining Order Filed Against Atlantic City, NJ, Mayor’s Ally

We have learned that charges have been filed with the Atlantic County, New Jersey Prosecutor’s Office against two Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small close political allies.

The charges were filed on Friday, September 19, 2025 by Atlantic City Mayoral candidate, Naeem Khan.

Raucous Behavior At Atlantic City Candidates Forum Earlier This Week

Zia was in the front row, supporting Small. Khan was the recipient of disruptive tactics exhibited by Small supporters during the candidates forum… allegedly including Zia, according to Khan’s charging documents.

We have obtained a copy of all of the documents and they are included below.

Temporary (Restraining) Protective Order Filed Against Former Atlantic City Councilman Muhammad 'Anjum’ Zia

Zia is a former Atlantic City Councilman, who faced a trial, when back on June 19, 2024, Zia was criminally charged with:

• 2nd Degree threatening a witness.
• 3rd Degree witness tampering.

Zia was accused of tampering with and threatening a witness (Naeem Khan).

Zia was taken out of the courtroom in handcuffs by the Atlantic County Sheriff's Department right after the second day of his trial.

Here Is A Copy Of A Letter Written By Atlantic County Prosecutor Will Reynolds At The Time

Here Is A Copy Of The Temporary Restraining (Protective) Order Document

A Restraining (Protective) Order Has Also Been Filed Against Mayor Small Ally Mohammed Akbar

The same 6 documents as listed directly above exist for Akbar … just as they do for Zia.

Mayor Marty Small & His Schools Superintendent Wife Are Facing Criminal Indictment